Much to the relief of most Americans, President Donald Trump finally agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and begin negotiations over the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump made the right move here. This was an unnecessary war of choice for the United States. Polls show Americans don’t see Iran as much of a threat and opposed the war from day one.
But the hardest part is yet to come. Trump claims the next round of negotiations toward a nuclear deal with Iran will be “easier” than the last, but not only are the issues involved more complex, the politics are too.
The danger now is that Trump—who is known for mercurial decision making—might get pressured back into the war, or some other long-term strategic commitments at odds with U.S. security.
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